Labour Propose to Axe School Crossing Patrols in Trafford Friday, 13 December, 2024 Labour's proposal to cut funding for school crossing patrols in Trafford has sparked concerns among local communities, with residents warning that these vital services could be phased out, potentially replacing them with Pelican or Toucan Crossings. This plan, aimed at saving £100,000, has led to heated debates about the safety of children and the effectiveness of alternative measures. The... Local News
Trafford Labour’s lack of respect for the democratic process 7th December 2021 At the Trafford Council Executive meeting on Monday, 13th of December 2021, there is an agenda item on a Leisure Strategy Review which provides an update on the... Local News
Labour don't want too many questions to be asked of them 27th November 2021 At the November 2021 Council meeting, Trafford Council unanimously condemned scrutiny of the Greater Manchester Combined Authority (GMCA) and Mayor Burnham... Local News
Cllr. John Holden urges Trafford residents to protect themselves as the UK reaches historic milestone of 10 million booster jabs 9th November 2021 More than 10 million people across the UK - including 1,126,027 in the North West - have now received a COVID-19 booster or third jab to protect themselves and... Local News
Conservatives welcome new Government investment in Sale West estate 8th November 2021 As part of the Government’s levelling up agenda, the Sale West estate in Trafford is receiving £975,000 from the estates regeneration share of the Brownfield... Local News
521 extra police officers recruited in Greater Manchester to keep streets safe 28th October 2021 Newly released figures show that 521 police officers have been recruited in Greater Manchester as part of the Conservative Government’s pledge to put 20,000... Local News
Cllr. John Holden calls on people in Trafford to get their jab 25th October 2021 · Cllr. John Holden, Shadow Executive Member at Trafford Council for Health, Well-being and Equalities is supporting a huge national advertising campaign to... Local News
Labour’s done deal to decimate Trafford’s precious Green Belt 19th August 2021 The Labour-led Greater Manchester Combined Authority and Labour-run Trafford Council have commenced on a so-called consultation on its new plan to concrete over... Local News
Labour refuses further scrutiny of its decisions to build on the Green Belt and hit small businesses with massive new costs 17th August 2021 Trafford Council’s Labour Executive has taken the decision to approve the rebranded GMSF, “Places for Everyone” plan, which will result in the release of huge... Local News
Trafford Conservatives shocked at vote to build on the Green Belt 29th July 2021 At the July 2021 Trafford Council meeting, the Labour group forced through plans to build on the Green Belt, ‘Places for Everyone’. This will result in the... Local News
Coronavirus testing available to all essential workers 24th April 2020 All essential workers in England and members of their households who are showing symptoms of coronavirus will now be able to get tested. National News
Our Future Fund for supporting innovative British businesses 21st April 2020 We’re supporting start-ups by delivering £250m of new government funding to innovative businesses across the United Kingdom. National News
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications 21st April 2020 The Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme has opened for applications – and will provide support for millions of businesses and employees across the UK. National News
Why we’re extending the Coronavirus lockdown 17th April 2020 The Government announced that the social distancing measures currently in place to tackle the coronavirus will continue for at least the next three weeks. National News
Our £750 million support package for charities during the Coronavirus outbreak 9th April 2020 This Government’s announced an unprecedented £750 million package of support for charities – ensuring they can continue their vital work during the coronavirus... National News
Business Secretary Alok Sharma: we'll tackle Coronavirus together 6th April 2020 The Business Secretary, Alok Sharma, wrote for The Sun on Sunday thanking workers and businesses for their support during the coronavirus pandemic. National News
